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chuan xin 

Popular Singaporean slang, believed to have been derived from the words for "curly hair" from the Mandarin dialect Hokkien. Although its literal meaning is "curly hair", there are many other usages of this term, which are accepted and used by most people. Below are some common usages of the words "Chuan Xin"

"Chuan Xin" is used to refer to one who

- Sports a curly hairdo

- Squanders his time in the clubs dancing and drinking

- De-stresses by performing potentially deadly stunts, such as breakdance moves

- or by insulting people (usually foreigners or strangers) with flippant words

- Experiences frequent mood swings. Loving you one moment, hating you the next

- Thinks that he/she looks ugly, especially in terms of musculature, thus he splurges on protein shakes and gym memberships. Contrary to what they may think, many Chuan Xins are actually rather muscular and good looking

- Is a gangster wannabe. They memorize gang songs and chants to intimidate others, to mixed results.

All names used are made up.

- Joe: "Nice fro, Chuan Xin."

- Meg: "Dont be a Chuan Xin. The clubs are dangerous you know, full of muggers, dressed in brown jackets and blue caps. They are hardly noticeable, but when they take your bling bling its gonna be too late!"

- Peter: "Watch my tower freeze!"
Hans: "What, are you tryna be a Chuan Xin?"

- Dooms (to foreigner): "YOW BABY!"
Foreigner: "What a Chuan Xin you are!"

- Lee: "Why, Eugene, you're looking good today!"
Eugene: "Thanks for the compliment Lee."
Lee: "Imma kill you cheebye! Go and die."
Eugene: "Aw c'mon. Don't be a Chuan Xin."

- Jason: "I'm too skinny."
Kate: "You are just being a Chuan Xin."

- Mike: "Yeah! Yeah! Fury Hounds (gang)! We're unbeatable. Hey sucka, what you looking at, wanna get beat up?"
Tina: "OMG a gangster. Lets get the hell outta here."
Michelle: "No worries, its just a Chuan Xin."
chuan xin by somnambulist_eleven September 3, 2008

chuan xin 

Popular Singaporean slang, believed to have been derived from the words for "curly hair" from the Mandarin dialect Hokkien. Although its literal meaning is "curly hair", there are many other usages of this term, which are accepted and used by most people. Below are some common usages of the words "Chuan Xin"

"Chuan Xin" is used to refer to one who

- Sports a curly hairdo

- Squanders his time in the clubs dancing and drinking

- De-stresses by performing potentially deadly stunts, such as breakdance moves

- or by insulting people (usually foreigners or strangers) with flippant words

- Experiences frequent mood swings. Loving you one moment, hating you the next

- Thinks that he/she looks ugly, especially in terms of musculature, thus he splurges on protein shakes and gym memberships. Contrary to what they may think, many Chuan Xins are actually rather muscular and good looking

- Is a gangster wannabe. They memorize gang songs and chants to intimidate others, to mixed results.
All names used are made up.

- Joe: "Nice fro, Chuan Xin."

- Meg: "Dont be a Chuan Xin. The clubs are dangerous you know, full of muggers, dressed in brown jackets and blue caps. They are hardly noticeable, but when they take your bling bling its gonna be too late!"

- Peter: "Watch my tower freeze!"
Hans: "What, are you tryna be a Chuan Xin?"

- Dooms (to foreigner): "YOW BABY!"
Foreigner: "What a Chuan Xin you are!"

- Lee: "Why, Eugene, you're looking good today!"
Eugene: "Thanks for the compliment Lee."
Lee: "Imma kill you cheebye! Go and die."
Eugene: "Aw c'mon. Don't be a Chuan Xin."

- Jason: "I'm too skinny."
Kate: "You are just being a Chuan Xin."

- Mike: "Yeah! Yeah! Fury Hounds (gang)! We're unbeatable. Hey sucka, what you looking at, wanna get beat up?"
Tina: "OMG a gangster. Lets get the hell outta here."
Michelle: "No worries, its just a Chuan Xin."
chuan xin by Somnambulist_11 September 1, 2008

Chan Pei Xin 

shes someone you would want to be your girlfriend. (She probably has never dated anyone because she’s waiting for the right one!)

If you find yourself a Chan Pei Xin, consider yourself lucky. She will do anything for you and all she expect for return is your love and sincerely and nothing else.
Chan Pei Xin is not a human.
Chan Pei Xin by Teacity November 22, 2021

I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.
"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"
Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

abandonware 

n. software that is no longer sold or supported by the original publisher / developer, often found as free downloads on the internet because it cannot be obtained elsewhere. Not legal, but often seen as morally acceptable because the company that made it is no longer selling the title, nor releasing it as freeware, therefore abandonware is "keeping the game alive", so to speak.
Doom II is not abandonware because id still sells it, while The Incredible Machine is not sold, therefore is abandonware.
abandonware by Spoom October 24, 2003
Word of the Day on July 11, 2026

Foot prisons 

Socks. Annoying, sweat-causing, non-barefoot enducing, everyday socks.
The first thing I do when I take off my shoes, is rip off the foot prisons I had to wear inside them. That's why I prefer flip flops, even in winter!
Foot prisons by Jackalope Hunter December 13, 2022
Word of the Day on July 10, 2026